Bloody battle at Cross Lanes near Summersville
Reports from Gourrouis dated August 28 describe the Cross Lanes engagement on the 26th where the 7th Ohio under Col Tyler was surrounded at breakfast and fought back against 3,000 infantry 400 cavalry and 10 guns. Casualties were heavy on both sides with up to 200 missing of 900 engaged and Lieut. Col Creighton capturing colors and two prisoners.
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Subscriptions Push for $7 380 100 Treasury Notes
In New York on Aug 28 and 29 reports show subscriptions averaging over $100,000 daily. A $700,000 negotiation likely concludes today, aimed mainly at Hartford financiers. Mr. Chase fixes August 19 1861 as the date for the $50,000,000 loan and $780,100 treasury notes, with the ten percent payment by banks due. The War Secretary halts telegraphic dispatches to points south of Kentucky. The Asia’s arrival brings scant Egyptian news. cotton prospects look hopeful though exports may drop.
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Holt warns on compromise in Union speech at Boston
Holt of Kentucky denounces compromise as treason while rebels hold arms, saying there is nothing to bargain with. He closes from Boston amid Civil War rhetoric. The schooner Agricolia, sailing to Elleworth Missouri, was captured 20 miles northeast of Cape Ann on August 25 by the privateer Freely, a 140-ton clipper with about 40 men.
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Telegrams From Inperxupesxce And Crucissan Muted War Rumors
Aug 20 Inperxupesxce Mo reports Santa Fe Mail and Cannon City pets arriving with dates. Ex brought three passengers and 20000 in gold. A 750 man group released on parole, Texans keep army and horses. Gen Pelham and Col Clements arrested in Santa Fe. Cauby orders guard-house confinement after alleged disloyalty to Texas troops. Ft Stanton abandoned. Aug 27 Crucissan: Kanawha reports Col Tyler surrounded by rebels near Summerville with details unavailable.
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Lyon Mackenzie dies. ex M P and rebel leader
Toronto mourns Wa Lyon Mackensie former member of Parliament who led the rebellion of 1837 exile to the United States for 12 years and later re entered Canadian politics. He worked with the New York Tribune during exile and was pardoned in 1849 before returning to Canada and serving in Parliament for several years. He was universally respected.
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Remains of Gen. Lyon lie in state at Smiths & Nixons Hall
Aug 29 Cunorminati reports the remains of Gen. Lyon arrived and lie in state at Smith's & Nixon's Hall under military and civilian guard until 9 PM before being moved east that night. Large crowds visited the hall. Aug 28 In Louis, Wisconsin volunteers seek to join the 1st Missouri regiment reorganizing as artillery. Totten's, Dubois's and Lathrop's batteries ordered to join. only two companies needed.
Rebels capture Federal scout near Bird's Point
Aug 27 report from Canto states sixty rebels mounted and well equipped attacked within five miles of Bird's Point and captured a Federal scout and three horses. Commerce and Cape Girardeau reported all quiet.
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General Rousseau Praised by Louisville Journal Supporters
The Louisville Journal extols General Rousseau commander of the Kentucky Brigade at Camp Holt. It lauds his defiance of secessionists and his loyalty to the Union, noting broad Indiana Kentucky support and his noble service.
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Gen Sigel serenaded in Detroit and urging Union resolve
Friends of Gen Sigel honor his arrival with a Gratiot street serenade. Sigel replies in German and English, calling the Union a national struggle with no factional lines and urging soldiers to endure hardships for the cause.
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